Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-227214. 333-228179, 333-259243, 333-259245 and 333-260285 on Form S-3 and Registration Statement Nos. 333-254552 and 333-225673 (including Post-effective Amendment No. 1 thereto) on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 24, 2022, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of Evergy, Inc. and subsidiaries, and the effectiveness of Evergy, Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Kansas City, Missouri

February 24, 2022